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Overview |
NSU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 7,320 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #1019 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | subr.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $4,979 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $4,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $16,959 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $7,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 88% |
Admission |
NSU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 10,609 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 5,718 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 820/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NSU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $317 |
Diversity |
NSU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NSU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 33% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than Southern University and A & M College based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 7,320 students)
NSU vs. Southern University and A & M College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Southern University and A & M College?
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is 4% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($5,180.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220.7% higher at NSU than Southern University and A & M College ($15,968.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than Southern University and A & M College ($14,238 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 9.6% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($9,366 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than Southern University and A & M College (89% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern State University of Louisiana students is 26.4% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($9,499 vs. $7,514)
NSU vs. Southern University and A & M College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Southern University and A & M College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern University and A & M College or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1008) is 97 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming NSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
NSU vs. Southern University and A & M College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Southern University and A & M College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Southern University and A & M College and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Southern University and A & M College (37% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn on average $100 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $38,000)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $9,219 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($21,531 vs. $30,750)
- NSU graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($222 vs. $317)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/